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Sponsorship Opportunities18 - 20 FEBRUARY 2020

Agricultural Trends & Technology Expo South Africa

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Africa Agri Tech offers a variety of partnership options that allow you to engage with a highly targeted audience to create positive experiences for participants.

We realise that “one size does not fit all” and offer a diverse range of opportunities to allow partners to build influence with key industry stakeholders either through our turnkey options or through bespoke packages designed to meet your objectives and match your budget.

About Page 1

The Venue

What sets us apart Page 3

Who will attend Page 4

Sponsorship Opportunities under R1 Million Page 5 - 11

Exclusive Headline Opportunities Page 12 - 14

Organised by Page 15

Contact us Page 15

T 011 465 0099 | [email protected], Block C, 477 Witherite Street, The Willows, Pretoria

Event OverviewThe Africa Agri Tech three-day business-to-business exhibition and parallel conference and workshop programme will connect industry suppliers with agricultural producers enabling them to explore the impact of science and technology on improving food production in a sustainable manner.

The conference will interrogate how the implementation of technological advances across the production cycle can lead to more efficient and profitable farming whilst conserving the environment and resources. Future trends are explored clarified and discussed.

Drawing on global innovations Africa Agri Tech provides a platform for agricultural suppliers to introduce and demonstrate new techniques, equipment and services to producers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa Agri Tech further aims to sensitise the industry on rapid and ever-changing trends market demands across a number of sectors, ranging from product and production through to manufacturing, processing and packaging, exports and retail demands.

RationaleThe pace of change is accelerating rapidly, driven by substantial advances in computing power, data analytics and availability of much wider connectivity.

The agricultural sector in South Africa has to guard against lagging behind other countries in respect of the productivity gains associated with digitalisation.

Conditions are ripe for suppliers of products, services and technology within the agricultural sector to accelerate their customers’ ability to capture productivity gains by taking advantage of the power of Big Data and new technologies.

Africa Agri Tech draws on the need for the agricultural industry to embrace the power of rapidly evolving technologies to ensure increased output and growth. The event will focus on how all sectors of the agricultural industry can exploit technology to improve production, processing, packaging and transport.

1T 011 465 0099 | [email protected], Block C, 477 Witherite Street, The Willows, Pretoria

Quick Facts

Dates18 - 20 February 2020

HoursExhibition: 09:00 - 17:00Conference: 08:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 17:00

VenueExhibition: Sun Arena Conference: The Maslow HotelTime Square | Menlyn Maine | Pretoria

Projected AttendanceTrade Visitors 6 000Conference Delegates 2 500Exhibitors 100

Organised ByAfrica Agri Tech Pty (Ltd)in association with BRN

011 465 [email protected]

Venue

South Africa’s most modern meeting venue, the Maslow Hotel

& Time Square Arena, located in the technologically advanced

Menlyn Maine precinct plays host to Africa Agri Tech. The

venue provides access to Gauteng’s most modern business hub

offering a wide variety of meeting options, together with easy

access to restaurants and top-end accommodation.

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What Sets Us Apart

AFRICA AGRI TECH Unites the Southern African agricultural value chain at one event to spark

debate on how best to implement the latest discoveries, innovations and

inventions to position Southern Africa as a leading agricultural production

region in the future.

Creates one platformShowcasing the latest developments in science & technology and

demonstrating how these may be implemented.

Builds a bridgeGathering the Southern African agricultural community together to share

ideas, opportunities & solutions.

Shines a spotlightOn innovations and advances from Southern Africa providing their inventors

with a seat on the global stage.

Provides feedbackTo policy makers, research institutions and scientists on gaps experienced by

farmers and producers in their daily practice.


Who Will Attend?

AGRI INDUSTRY VISITORS:

• Farmers, Growers & Producers

• Technology leaders

• Innovators & Inventors

• Foreign Trade Offices

• Export Agents & Distributors

• Consultants

• Policy Makers & Government

Departments

• Investors & Financiers

• Researchers & Scientists

• Specialist agricultural media

• Agri associations & members

• Africa Delegates

HIGHLIGHTS

Exhibits & Show Floor

New technologies and equipment

Conference

Future trends and technologies

Africa Day

Implementation in Southern Africa

Live Demonstration Theatres

Where equipment is tried and tested

Presentation Rooms

Hospitality & focus groups

Tech Try-Out Zones

Experiential introductions

Innovation Competition

Featuring the best SA Innovations

AGRI INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS

Innovators, developers,

manufacturers, importers and

distributors showcasing future

trends, science and technology

with regard to agricultural systems,

turnkey solutions, products and

equipment with a special focus on

the future set of agricultural tools,

namely:-

Artificial Intelligence,

Analytics & Data-Driven Farming

Automation & Robotics

Biosystems Engineering

Financial & Agri-nomics

Smart Farming

Industry Specialists & Services

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Sponsorship Opportunities under R1 MillionTechnology Speaker Opportunity Provide an international technology specialist speaker inclusive of speaker fees, travel and accommodation.

Technology Partner Supply of laptops, iPads, communication and onscreen equipment for Tech Try-Out Zones.

Phone Charging Stations Partner Equipment set-up, design and installation of phone charging stations and seating.

Wi-Fi Connectivity Partner Wireless internet access for delegates

On-stage Presentations Main arena stage open for audio visual presentations and demonstrations.

Delegate Competition & Prize Sponsor

Registration and Lanyard Sponsor Delegate registration in Sun Arena show floor area X 3 entrances

Conference Registration and lanyard sponsor Conference attendee registration at The Maslow Hotel Conference Centre

Trade Visitor Bags Estimated 5 000 trade visitors

Conference Delegate Bag Sponsor X 3 Days

Airline Travel Partner

Shuttle Service Provider Airport collections, accommodation transfers, driver/s provided

Estimated R100 000

Estimated R200 000

Estimated R150 000

Estimated R150 000

Estimated R 75 000

Prize value R 50 000

R250 000

R250 000

R500 000

R300 000

To be negotiated

To be negotiated


Sponsorship Opportunities under R1 Million continued

Innovation Competition Partner

Media & Media Lounge Sponsor

Round Table Breakfast Sponsor

Official Opening Function Sponsor

Business Matchmaking Sponsor

R500 000 See page 7

R350 000 See page 8

R250 000 See page 9

R250 000 See page 10

R250 000 See page 11


Innovation Competition Partner

Dates: Africa Agri Tech takes place from 18 - 20 February 2020Venue: The Sun Arena & Maslow Hotel Conference Centre, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Investment Prize Money

R250 000R150 000

• Sponsor acknowledgement across all Innovation Competition promotional material, from entry forms to media releases and prize giving.

• Sponsor acknowledgement across all Innovation Competition promotional material; pre-, during- and post- event.

• Sponsor acknowledgement on all Innovation Competition • Entrant promotion material • Visitor promotion material

• The Innovation Competition partner will enjoy a speaker opportunity at the competition awards ceremony.

• The Innovation Competition sponsorship will be applied to establish the judging panel, run the entry process, set-up a display featuring entries, for the media campaign promoting the Innovation Competition and for the competition prize money.


Media Sponsor

Dates: Africa Day takes place on 20 February 2020Venue: The Sun Arena & Maslow Hotel Conference Centre, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Investment R350 000

• The media sponsorship will be applied to setting up the event media room.

• Extending invitations and accreditation to all recognised agriculture related media.

• Cover the fees of specialist writers and photographers.

• Provide refreshments for the media.

• Cover the flights and accommodation of a limited number of locally-based media.

• The media sponsor has the choice to make available media bags to all media attending.

• Consideration can be given to including a media welcome briefing and breakfast for approximately 25 - 30 persons prior to the conference.


Round Table Breakfast Host

Dates: The Round Table Breakfast takes place on 18 February 2020Venue: The Sun Arena, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Investment R250 000

• The sponsor will act as the host for the Round Table Breakfast that takes place from 07:00 - 08:30 on 18 February.

• The Round Table Breakfast will be attended by executive level representatives from stakeholder, association, government, media and industry leaders.

• A prominent analytical economist will give the keynote address.

• The Round Table Breakfast will cater for ten tables of ten guests each.

• The Round Table Breakfast Host will have a speaker opportunity to welcome the Keynote Speakers.

• The partnership fee will be applied to cover the costs of venue hire, catering, speaker costs and audio visual expenses.


Official Opening Function

Dates: The Official Opening Function takes place on 18 February 2020Venue: The Maslow Hotel, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Investment R250 000

• The sponsorship will be applied to cover the costs of the venue, audio visual hire, staging, entertainer, food and beverages.

• Provision for 300 - 350 guests.

• Key industry stakeholders, speakers, partners, media and industry executives will be invited to attend the function.

• The sponsor will receive recognition as the official host of the function on all invitations and reminders pertaining to the function.

• The sponsor will enjoy a speaker opportunity to welcome guest to the function.


Business Matchmaking Lounge

Dates: 18 - 20 February 2020Venue: Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Investment R250 000

• A business matchmaking lounge is provided where buyers and sellers can meet in a private environment.

• Facilities include a room hostess for the duration, business equipment and light refreshments.

• The partnership fee will be applied to cover the costs of venue hire, staffing and catering.


Headline Conference Partner

Dates: The conference programme takes place from 18 - 20 February 2020Venue: The Maslow Hotel Conference Centre, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Conference Themes

Africa Agri Tech blends targeted economic and trend forecasts with technical and operational sessions, which will provide solutions to advance agribusinesses into the future. Acceleration in technology | Artificial intelligence | Autonomous farming | Big data | Biotechnology | Blockchain | Farm robotics, mechanisation & equipment | Future consumer | Gene editing – pathway to feed the planet | Intelligent hardware | IoT | New food experiences | New value chains | Tech that will change the face of the industry | Technology transforming supply chain | The mechanised farm of tomorrow | The new consumer | Through the eyes of a startup | Traceability

Investment R2,5 Million

• Conference branding to read Africa Agri Tech Conference brought to you by “Headline Sponsor Name”.

• Acknowledgement on all pre-, during- and post-conference material, newsletters, media releases and audio visual productions.

• Exclusive option to host a dedicated hospitality facility for the three event days in The Maslow Hotel Conference Centre. Catering for own account.

• The Headline Partner will be featured on the online conference registration portal.

• The Headline Partner will be given prominence in the conference programme.

• The Headline Partner will enjoy a speaker opportunity to give the welcome address at the Africa Agri Tech Conference.

• Branding on the conference registration counters in The Maslow Hotel Conference Centre for the duration of the event.


Headline Exhibition Partner

Dates: The conference programme takes place from 18 - 20 February 2020Venue: The Sun Arena, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria


• Sponsor acknowledgement across all promotional material; pre-, during- and post-event.

• Promotion and acknowledgement on the exhibition catalogue and all Africa Agri Tech Exhibition related material such as media releases, newsletters, pre-, during- and on-event.

• Sponsor acknowledgement on all • Exhibitor promotion material • Visitor promotion material

• Presence on exhibition directional signage.

• Branding on exhibition registration counters located at the Sun Arena.

• Co-branding on all exhibition trade visitor badges.

• Consideration will be given to a welcome breakfast for senior exhibitor representatives at executive level.


Africa Day Partner

Dates: Africa Day takes place on 20 February 2020Venue: The Maslow Hotel Conference Centre, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

Notes

The required investment may be shared across a consortium of partners, e.g. a partnership of State Owned Enterprises or a partnership between government and subsidiaries identified.


• Sponsor acknowledgement across all Africa Day promotional material; pre-, during- and post-event.

• Promotion and acknowledgement on the Africa Day programme and all Africa Day related material such as media releases, newsletters, pre-, during- and on-event.

• Sponsor acknowledgement on all Africa Day Delegate promotion material.

• The Africa Day Partner will enjoy a speaker opportunity to give the welcome address at the Africa Day Conference.

• Exclusive option to host a dedicated hospitality facility on Africa Day in The Maslow Hotel Conference Centre. Catering for own account.

T 011 465 0099 | [email protected], Block C, 477 Witherite Street, The Willows, Pretoria

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The Organisers

Africa Agri Tech is a joint venture partnership between:SA Shows herein represented by Pula Dippenaar & Philip OttoandBrand Republic SA herein represented by Werner ScholtzandNtambose herein represented by Mpumelelo Mkhabela

Collectively the parties have worked together as consultants to each other and have extensive experience in communication, conferences, the exhibition industry, trade and business-to-business expos.

The SA Shows team of Pula Dippenaar and Philip Otto was widely recognised by the Exhibition Association (EXSA) for their achievements in the establishment of Auto Africa and its subsequent international recognition as one of the top 20 worldwide motor shows recognised and endorsed by OICA. They also launched the international Automechanika brand into South Africa and most recently conceptualised and launched the 2016 SA Festival of Motoring. They achieved several Best Show of the Year from the Exhibition Association and achieved Best Trade Show for four consecutive events.

Brand Republic was recently recognised awarded the following recognition- Media 24 Via “Most Profitable Programme” for Landbou Weekliks- Media 24 Via “Most Viewed and Paid for Programme” for Landbou Weekliks

The team has extensive experience, not only in the marketing of trade shows, but is also a specialist in agricultural marketing and extensive engagement with NAMPO through Nasie in Gesprek.

Ntambose - Mpumelelo Mkhabela is a fellow at the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation at the University of Pretoria, where he is studying for a PhD in Political Science.

He has in-depth knowledge of the South Africa’s political system and policy developments. He has worked as a senior journalist for major publications in South Africa, including City Press and the Sunday Times. He had a stint as Power FM station manager and he writes a weekly political column on News24. The former chairman of the South African National Editors’ Forum has edited some of the iconic South African publications – the Daily Dispatch and Sowetan. While editing the two titles, he was twice listed among South Africa’s most influential young South Africans in the Mail & Guardian’s editions that recognised young trailblazers.


Contact usWerner Scholtz | 083 321 1099 | [email protected]

Ronel Botha | 082 875 3914 | [email protected]

Mpumelelo Mkhabela | 082 296 2541 | [email protected]

Portia Maake | 061 439 7384 | [email protected]

Pula Dippenaar | 082 448 2387 | [email protected]

For more information visit : www.africa-agri.co.za

Contact:Africa Agri Tech (Pty) Ltd

Agri Hub Block C, 477 Witherite StreetThe Willows, Pretoria

Telephone: 011 465 0099e-mail: [email protected]

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